Images for Rhodesian Army

[rds13601]

Heard some of the guys here were going to make figs of Rhodesian soldiers and K-Tiger needed some more FALS. Well here are some images that I hope can help you guys in completing the dio. Now where to get the 1:18 Alouette helicopter? https://www.google.com/search?q=rho...0QG3yMTNCw&sqi=2&ved=0CEsQsAQ&biw=992&bih=539

 

[K-Tiger]

A 1:18 Alouette 2 would be awesome.

 

[rds13601]

Land Rovers like these picured when stripped of the tops and customized make good troop props and the horses from PTE are good when making Grey Scouts http://www.ebay.com/itm/LAND-ROVER-...13541?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item25677383a5

 

[NSA]

That landrover says 1/24 scale on the box

 

[SR_501]

I still have to finish those Customs... Maybe since the cold weather is setting in I will get the time. I would also like to see a Alouette.

 

[rds13601]

Yet he lists it in the buy column as 1:18 til ya scroll down. Someone will get unfavorable surprise. However, this company makes em in 1:18. I got the British ambulance already in camoflauge for about 19.19 in MIP from an American sellerand made it black in my picture album. So always look and double check.

 

[rds13601]

A little video of the Rhodesian War. BTW the Grey Scouts are actually called Selous Scouts who were Rhodesian soldiers who tracked Communist guerrillas sometimes only wearing web gear, a t shirt a rifle and shorts with their FALS. They also used horses. Notice in the video the Rhodesian Army also used Hueys so here it is. BTW Grey is what my brain is turning into. Never mind here is a quick look back into history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlW75wwGIPI&feature=fvwrel

 

[rds13601]

Here is another and last video enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nojlmv2a2Q&feature=related

 

[K-Tiger]

Unfortunately the Rhodesian No. 8 Sqn were all long-body transport Hueys.

Still, a what-if Charlie gunship in Rhodesian livery would be pretty cool to see.

 

[rds13601]

History of the UH1 according to Wikipedia: Rhodesia

Very late in the Rhodesian Bush War the Rhodesian Air Force was able to obtain and use eleven former Israeli Agusta-Bell 205As, known in service as Cheetahs. After much work these then formed No. 8 Sqn Rhodesian Air Force and took part as troop transports in the counter-insurgency fight. One was lost in combat in September 1979, when hit in Mozambique by a RPG. At least other three were lost. The survivors were put up for sale in 1990.[35] BIG K , You sure know your history!!!

 

[K-Tiger]

Guess I should start looking at parts for this, and doing camo research.

Probably after I get Cowboy done.

 

[rds13601]

Here is a color picture of one of the Hueys from Squadron 8 http://www.rhodesianforces.org/No8SqnGallery.htm Hope it helps Big K.

 

[Studly]

Those Pics bring back a lot of memories